How to Cut the Perfect Fringe

That’s a tough job. Luckily, you don’t have to do it. Your stylist will do it for you.

Still, if you’re the kind of girl who wants to have a say in the matter, here are some hints on what the perfect fringe is all about. Just to keep you posted. And since knowledge is power, let me empower you. Hair-wise.

I needed some sort of demonstration, so I chose a few famous people to make my statement. If you ask me, celebrities aren’t the absolute proof. Instead, they are famous and rich. And imperfect, as we’re about to see.

Square Face – Long Trimmed Fringe or Sharp Straight Fringe

If you’re the romantic type who thinks her face is too square, a long trimmed fringe can easily do the trick. It highlights your cheekbones in a way that softens your features. How much should it be trimmed? It depends on your type of hair. If you have a thicker hair, the fringe can be sliced more in-depth, even at the roots.

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I know, she can cut her entire hair off and still look gorgeous, but this doesn’t mean she isn’t a square-faced girl.

If on the contrary, you’re into straight lines, a geometrical straight fringe will make everybody stare. That’s what it means to take your aces out of your sleeves. Go Mara Rooney!

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Oval face – Any fringe

Oval faces are the best. You can have any haircut you want, any fringe you want, frizz it up, smooth it down. Anything. I chose a certain Vanessa Paradis as proof. Gorgeous at 17, fantastic at 40.

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Round Face – Diagonal Trimmed Fringe or Short Layered Fringe

You all know who this lady is. She rocked in Dawson’s Creek and she was a total blast in Drive. With her round face and everything. “Of course she can pull it off. She’s so beautiful!” Guess what: you are too. Many round face clients come to me and say “I’m sure you can’t do too much with my hair, so I’ll just let you do whatever you want”. And I do, but only after I explain to them the multitude of options. There is a lot to choose from. Such as this short and layered, seriously trimmed fringe that elongates Michelle’s face line.

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Others chose something longer, diagonal and trimmed at the ends. Once again, this fringe creates an elongation effect that is basically just what you need.

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Diamond Face – Yes, there is such a thing. Diagonal Rounded Fringe

When you’re called Madonna, you can have a garbage bag over your head. You will still be sexy. If you dig underneath the entire branded image, you will see the well hidden diamond.

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Are you with me, people? Did you see THE DIAMOND? It goes from the forehead down to the bottom of the cheekbones and straight to the chin. It’s Madonna’s diamond! And now, you should all understand why she’s always wearing her fringe to one side. It’s not too trimmed, just a bit stylized and its rounded shape softens her severe features. It’s also a nice contrast.

That’s it for today. Hope you’re all visiting your stylist tomorrow. Or better yet, maybe you’re cutting your hair right now, in the bathroom. Stay tuned to hairpanic.com and you’ll learn more about how to cut your own hair.

-mikiS

Miki
Miki Tunde became a hairdresser by mistake, but as life proved later on it was the best mistake of her life. She now works for popular magazines, famous photographers and most of all, for the people on the street.